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News from Jill Baker, Executive Director Humanities Montana MONTANA — On March 31, DOGE and the Trump Administration notified the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) of deep cuts to staff and programs at the agency, which would put crucial funding for state humanities councils, including Humanities Montana, at risk. Cuts would have a devastating impact on the artists, authors, philosophers, poets, actors, performers, and historians who contribute to Montana’s vibrant cultural and educational landscape. “Humanities programs are in museums, libraries, community centers, parks, and educational institutions, including public, private, and homeschool settings ac...
News from Toni Kramer, Lake County Election Administrator LAKE COUNTY - Filing closed for the school district election at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 28. The withdrawal and write-in deadlines are on Thursday, April 3, at 5 p.m. Ballots will be mailed on April 18. The May 6, 2025, School Ele...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Gianforte recently signed House Bill 39, a judicial reform bill that allows political parties to donate to judicial candidates. “As Americans, we cherish our freedoms of speech and association,” Gov. Gianforte said. &ldquo...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - Governor Gianforte recently announced a $700,000 investment to expand peer support services in Montana, specifically for families and caregivers of youth with serious emotional disturbance (SED). “This investment addresses specific needs for M...
News from Rob Bird, MT Judicial Branch MONTANA - The following candidates have applied for the position of Chief Water Court Judge for the Montana Water Court: Stephen Brown Public comment is now open on the appointment. The applications may be viewed through a link available at: Boards & Commiss...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA - During a press conference at the State Capitol on Thursday, March 6, Governor Gianforte reiterated his priorities to deliver Montanans the largest income tax cut in state history and secure meaningful property tax relief for Montana homeowners and smal...
News from Kyle Schmauch Chief of Staff & Communications Director for MT Senate Republicans HELENA — The Senate Public Health Committee will hear a bill to enhance penalties for crimes against vulnerable Montanans. Senate Bill 296 enhances the sentence of a person found guilty of an offense ...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA – Governor Greg Gianforte recently released the following statement in response to House legislators passing House Bill 231, the bipartisan Homestead Rate Cut bill that permanently cuts property tax rates for Montana homeowners, renters, and small ...
News from Rob Bird, Montana Judicial Branch MONTANA - The Judicial Branch will begin accepting applications today through Feb. 28, 2025, for the Chief Water Court Judge. Current Chief Water Court Judge Stephen Brown was appointed to fill the duration of the current term, which expires on July 31, ...
Editor, In the Flathead Valley we live in a fire prone area. Many of us have evacuated because of fires, or have packed and been ready to evacuate as we’ve watched smoke and flames advance. Don’t expect as much fire protection this summer. The Trump-Musk team is telling the public that no f...
